Eventually

life is a series of events
some more memorable than others
some memorable, then others
many repetitive events
where boredom and deja vu happens

some things you think will happen
do come to fruition eventually
some things you think will happen
don’t
these are simple binaries
uncomplicated dichotomies
yes/no, either/or
there is little room for alternative courses
no polyothers

can we believe our dreams
that we will make it there eventually?
between the next and there
is a gap that feels like never

can i believe
we’ll make it there eventually?

eventually goes where later wants to
and later follows next like next follows now
and my now does not change
but i want my later to be eventually

will i be happy
to sacrifice my youth
for a chance of success in my seventies?